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Friday 12 August 2011

Arb Approved Contractors

The Nicholsons tree surgery team, part of Nicholsons Forestry, have achieved accreditation as an ‘approved contractor’ from the UK Arboricultural Association (AA). By using an AA ‘approved contractor’, existing and prospective customers can be assured they are using a team whose methods, equipment, training and support have been thoroughly assessed, tested and approved by the AA.

Achieving accreditation has been challenging, even for a team with a reputation for doing things right, but Nicholsons felt it was worth the effort.

The Arboricultural Association (http://www.trees.org.uk) aims are: to advance the study of arboriculture; to raise the standards of its practice; to foster interest in trees through publications, exhibitions and the stimulation of research or experiment; to assist in the training of students in disciplines where arboriculture is a major subject; to co-operate with other bodies having similar aims.

Below are the Nicholson's Arb trucks sporting the Arb Association Logo


Thursday 11 August 2011

Flood Risk Reduction Tree Clearance


Nicholsons Forestry team are currently managing the removal of poplars and willows from a riverside location on one of our clients' estates. The work is being done in consultation with the Environment Agency in order to reduce the risk of flooding in the area. The removal of the poplar plantations is also helping to restore the semi-natural landscape of an Enviornmentally Sensitive Area.
It is hoped that some of the cricket bat willows (Salix alba 'Coerulea') may indeed be sold to make cricket bats, but most of the timber is unfortunately of relatively poor quality and will therefore be chipped and used to generate heat and power.